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DW13 DRW

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,586 mi
Last recorded134,586 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW13 DRW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 134,586 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 134,584 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 125,986 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 114,031 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 102,875 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 102,875 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 84,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2021 84,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 77,013 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 62,837 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 48,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,065 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 40,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 31,133 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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DW13 DRW is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 83,070 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DW13 DRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DW13 DRW registered?

DW13 DRW is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is DW13 DRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW13 DRW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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